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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,986.62, 913,533.80 and 159,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,986.62, 913,533.80 and 159,705.95 is: 239,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,986.62 : 913,533.80 = 159,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,986.62/913,533.80 = 159,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,986.62x = 913,533.80 × 159,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,986.62x = 145,896,778,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,896,778,019.91/608,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,573.04

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